FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT

HILDA REGALADOGeography 10

Part 1

Fun Facts about Romita, Guanajuato,Mexico ■ Is known for the land of mummies■ Was an old cemetery in the 19th century ■ Apparently the bodies had preserved due to mineral soil

& low humidity.

Pictures

Back thenMummies in the 1920‘s: My grandpa (dad‘s side) was just eight years old when this happen.

Now its a museum (Museo de las Momias)

Who do you think you are?

Religious Family: Catholic

Back then: “Plaza Mayor de Guanajuato“

Now

Traditional Mexican Food

Green Chile Enchilades

Tacos

Tamales

Homemade Tortillas

Mole and Red Rice

Where originally did my family come from?■ Located in the Southwest region state of Guanajuato

■ Small city■ Very crowded■ Many celebrations

The Virgin of Guadalupe Celebration

My Mother’s Side Mom’s parents:

Maria Suzana ContrerasBorn: Romita, Guanajuato, Mexico (not sure the year she was born/died)

Julian Hernandez Jaramillo Born: Romita, Guanajuato, Mexico (not sure the year he was born/died)

My mom: Maria Hernandez Born: Romita, Guanajuato, Mexico

■ Sadly no one in my family knows information about my great grandparents from my mom’s side.

My Dad’s Side

Simon Regalado EstradaBorn: San Joaquin, Romita, Guanajuato, Mexico in 1912Death: 2001

Dad’s Dad

My dad : Juan RegaladoBorn: Romita, Guanajuato, Mexico

■ My great grandma (dad’s grandma) name was Benita Regalado.■ Don’t really know the day she was born or passed away.

Why did they come here?■ For more opportunities ■ Raising a family■ Jobs■ Better future for kids■ A place to call home

Where did they first come?■ Both parents immigrated to the U.S. ■ Had to walk barefooted and sometimes there was no food■ First home was the city of Santa Barbara, CA■ Lived in small apartment

Santa Barbara,CA

Santa Barbara,CA■ Small city■ Not so many job opportunities

Where have they moved since?■ Living in Pomona, CA for 19 years

Why they have moved since arriving? ■ Better future for their kids

■ A more better job ■ Both been working for 45 years

SonClass of 2007College Graduate

Son Class of 2006College Graduate Daughter

Class of 2015College Student

Where are they now? ■ Is in a stable home■ Full time workers ■ Married for 27 years

Dad works at Jackson Manufacturing Company building library carts.

Mom works at a Thift Store. (not sure as what)

What part of the waves of immigration is my family?■ I’m not really sure, but my guess might be fourth wave immigration. I

did a quick research on my family tree, but didn’t find much information.

What do I think?■ I think it'll be really interesting to find out more history about my

family.I have heard a few stories about how they walked through the border of Mexico in the hot weather, sometimes went two days without eating, and just survived with water. It’s going to be fun getting to interview a family member and know more about their history background.